Jen and Sarah review ‘The Holdovers’ and discuss the characters and themes and analyze why this melancholic and nostalgic Christmas story didn’t resonate with them.

Spoilers (~9:01)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘The Killer’ and discuss the characters, pacing, and structure of this process movie and how these elements effectively set it apart from other films in the thriller genre.

Spoilers (~7:48)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Fingernails’ and discuss this film’s larger themes, interesting world-building, and relatable characters. They also reimagine portions of the film, sharing some ways its message could’ve been made more clearly.

Spoilers (~8:07)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Priscilla’ and discuss some of the film’s major themes, the restraint it shows in telling this story, and the way the casting, costumes, and even makeup reinforce the film’s larger messages.

Spoilers (~8:21)

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Jen and Sarah are joined by Philip to review ‘Killers of the Flower Moon.’ They discuss the important themes, incredible performances, and impressive technical elements that come together in this epic film.

Spoilers (~12:25)

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Connect with Philip and his podcast, ⁠The Substance,⁠ wherever you get your podcasts. And remember to check out their ⁠Substantive Cinema⁠ episodes on Letterboxd! Follow The Substance on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ @thesubstancepod. 

Jen and Sarah review ‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey’ and share their most pressing questions, theories about this cinematic universe, and what they would like to see from the upcoming sequel.

Spoilers (~9:12)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Past Lives’ and discuss the characters, themes, and how this compares to other films, including some iconic romances.

Spoilers (~6:36)

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Jen and Sarah review ‘Reptile’ and discuss the story, character development, and overall message. Then they pivot and discuss the little details they (mostly Sarah) couldn’t stop thinking about.

Spoilers (~14:27)

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Don’t forget to listen and subscribe to TV & Us wherever you get your podcasts! Join us as we review True Detective season one! 

Jen and Sarah review ‘The Creator’ and discuss the characters, themes, and plot and share what worked and what didn’t work for them in this sci-fi film.

Spoilers (~8:09)

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Jen and Sarah conclude Scorsese September by reviewing ‘The Departed.’ They discuss the complex characters, parallel stories, and great performances in this thrilling cat-and-mouse game.

Spoilers (~10:24)

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If you’re looking for more conversations about character studies and corrupt cops, check out our other podcast, TV & Us! In season two, we will be reviewing the first season of True Detective. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!